tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.comments2022-07-08T00:32:03.600-07:00Save the Montepulciano d'Abruzzomaria ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12473397572265206589noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-71772698675736010252014-08-04T02:51:11.246-07:002014-08-04T02:51:11.246-07:00I am really sad that Abruzzo encounters such probl...I am really sad that Abruzzo encounters such problems now.Abruzzo white wines Italyhttp://www.cantinatollo.it/whites/?lang=ennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-87378822520892603542014-05-19T01:03:04.016-07:002014-05-19T01:03:04.016-07:00We are now facing down the same battles on the Cro...We are now facing down the same battles on the Croatian side of the Adriatic. If alllowed to continue, it will be just as bad as if they succeeded in Abruzzo.<br /><br />Would love your support on this: http://clean-adriatic.orgjanet dragojevichttp://clean-adriatic.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-14052429576835183212013-04-10T05:20:50.269-07:002013-04-10T05:20:50.269-07:00This was wonderful news for Bomba, Abruzzo and the...This was wonderful news for Bomba, Abruzzo and the whole of Italy, but I was wondering if Forest Oil ever appealed the decision or have any future plans to appeal. I hope not, but would appreciate hearing from you.Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414199667241803279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-52612084521521098402013-04-10T05:18:40.121-07:002013-04-10T05:18:40.121-07:00This was wonderful news for Abruzzo and the whole ...This was wonderful news for Abruzzo and the whole of Italy, but I was wondering if Forest Oil ever lodged an appeal? Can you help?Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414199667241803279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-90861199019323653842011-11-09T07:14:26.263-08:002011-11-09T07:14:26.263-08:00sign our petition to save Abruzzo's heartland
...sign our petition to save Abruzzo's heartland<br />http://www.change.org/petitions/forest-oil-corp-scrap-plans-to-drill-near-the-fragile-lago-di-bomba-in-abruzzo-italy-2#shareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-55088417726537502242011-11-05T07:01:54.432-07:002011-11-05T07:01:54.432-07:00Thanks for creating this blog. I tried to get your...Thanks for creating this blog. I tried to get your facebook group but the facebook button doesn't open to the correct link. I'm enraged by Forest Oil's plans to expand into Abruzzo and have made a facebook page to spread the word https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Bomba-from-Petro-disaster/310613522297983#!/pages/Save-Bomba-from-Petro-disaster/310613522297983?sk=wallbook <br />Thanks JCJonathanhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-Bomba-from-Petro-disaster/310613522297983#!/pages/Save-Bomba-from-Petro-disaster/310613522297983?sk=wallbooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-9365974309120422812011-10-30T20:53:27.125-07:002011-10-30T20:53:27.125-07:00Paul, thank you so much for leaving a comment. I a...Paul, thank you so much for leaving a comment. I am from Abruzzo but live in SoCal and have been trying to fight drilling for the past few years, all around Abruzzo, mostly though my Italian blog and through a series of conferences (I fly to Italy every 5/6 months just for this) to keep the people informed and energized. <br /><br />The grassroots movement is very strong.<br /><br />The latest development is that the CEO of Forest Oil Italy, Mr. Giorgio Mazzenga has wrote on blog (I kid you not!) telling us how great oil drilling will be and how rich we will become.<br /><br />If you want to follow that discussion and/or write a commentary (English is OK!) the people from Forest Oil come read my blog daily.<br /><br />The link is here:<br /><br /><a href="http://dorsogna.blogspot.com/2011/10/930-no-alla-forest-oil-corporation.html" rel="nofollow"> here </a><br /><br />Mr. Giorgio Mazzenga is the first person to comment. <br /><br />if you want to email me in private,<br />this is where to reach me.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.csun.edu/~dorsogna" rel="nofollow"> here </a><br /><br />Thanks! <br />Mariamaria ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473397572265206589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-1877679919364523942011-10-30T14:21:48.956-07:002011-10-30T14:21:48.956-07:00This is very inspiring, and it made my day to hear...This is very inspiring, and it made my day to hear that the people of Bomba kept the Val di Sangro free from oil drilling.<br /><br />My family is from the neighboring town of Roccascalegna, and I have visited more than ten times. I have a deep affection the land my family comes from and have fond memories of it. I am also very familiar with Lago di Bomba and the surrounding area. <br /><br />There are already natural gas rigs operating near and visible from the "Costa dei Trabocchi" to Lido Le Morge. They are indeed a blight on an otherwise beautiful coastline. The prospect of similar ventures going inland is one that I dread -- so I am more than happy to contribute to this cause.<br /><br />For starters, the next time an American comes to Bomba with such "good intentions," I will gladly volunteer as interpreter for the audience :-)<br /><br />Thank you for your efforts!<br /><br />Paul F. Giangiordano<br />New York, NYPaul G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15281138824599358761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-26406271013377311692011-08-03T14:45:26.932-07:002011-08-03T14:45:26.932-07:00Thanks. Here is an update with a video
here
I ...Thanks. Here is an update with a video <br /><br /><a rel="nofollow"> here </a><br />I am based in SoCal and have been fighting MrBig oil since 2007. Most of my work is in Italian...<br /><br />Thanks! Maria D'Orsognamaria ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473397572265206589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-1740737919469685452011-08-03T13:48:38.677-07:002011-08-03T13:48:38.677-07:00This is powerful, we are www.earthprotect.com, a v...This is powerful, we are www.earthprotect.com, a video and social communications site inspiring people to take actions leading to a sustainable future worldwide. Please Join us and post your blog and more on our site and link and upload videos. We partner with nonprofits so if you know any working on this problem, please refer them to us. We are located in Denver, CO by the way.EarthProtecthttp://www.earthprotect.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-18849511733692900802011-04-26T11:06:50.679-07:002011-04-26T11:06:50.679-07:00Davide,
I am an active supporter for the developme...Davide,<br />I am an active supporter for the development of all types of alternative energies, as you've listed: thermal, photovoltaic, wind, waves, geothermal, biomass, tidal energies, biofuel (from rubbish not mais), fuel cells, energy saving, green design /architecture and overall sustainable development. These are fantastic ideas that need to be funded and supported. You forget the very high cost (pollution, energy and money) that it takes to produce these technologies, but for sake of argument, let's set that aside.<br /><br />The world is currently dependent on oil and gas, like it or not. That will need to change. But, it does not help the development of these alternative energy sources to spend all this time and energy bashing the oil and gas companies. We are very busy just trying to keep up with the demand, and keep the oil and gas prices down!!! It is the consumers who are driving this, not the oil and gas companies. Where there is a demand, the product (oil and gas) will be found. That is the way the world works.<br /><br />So, please, put your time and money and effort into these other sources of energy so that they get developed and we reduce our dependence on fossil fuels! That is good for all of us! Meanwhile, I will continue to do my job, because it builds economies, provides jobs and makes Europe less dependent on Russia! I believe those things are just as important as the issues you've raised.<br /><br />Ultimately, I am a human. I breathe air and eat food, and virtually everything else I do pollutes the earth in some way or another. You are the same. We all need to reduce our energy consumption and find alternative ways to fuel our lifestyles. You have no argument from me!-)Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178400672855704278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-82301503320342040192011-04-25T08:58:06.098-07:002011-04-25T08:58:06.098-07:00mike,
fristly, sorry for my english:
i hope my...mike,<br /> fristly, sorry for my english:<br />i hope my lines will be enough comprehensible!<br />i ‘m in the habit to accept all opinion, and reflect about them finding all point of view and enrich myself..<br />however, reading your comments, if you really believe that you write (may be 95% <br /> you are only troublemaker, worker of oil companies that want steal our time),<br />i think you absolutely ignore the sense of proportion or drink so much wine before enter in the blog!<br />from absolute ill to full good, are there several gradual action in between?<br />also to breathe produce carbon dioxide and consume oxygen,<br />so can not i live ?<br />also to produce my bike need energy,<br />so can not i go with bike?<br />do you prefer I use sport utility vehicole ??<br />did you never hear about thermal, photovoltaic, wind, waves, geothermal, biomass,tidal energies?<br /> biofuel (from rubbish not mais), fuel cells, energy saving, green design /architeture ??…<br />and overall sustainable development?<br />for speak seriously and effectively about our mother Earth need moderation, honesty and science.<br />three things, differently of you, Maria Rita has!<br /><br />ps isn't God to put oil underground: it' s chemistry and time!!anyway if you believe was God, leave oil there where God has created, and use sun,wind,and sea..,they are within range,green, and sure created by Him!davidenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-73635511573792821002011-04-23T10:41:00.934-07:002011-04-23T10:41:00.934-07:00@Mike: ma vai a trivellare a casa TUA!!!@Mike: ma vai a trivellare a casa TUA!!!supertramphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775977922689181273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-83287115522063769922011-04-22T09:16:16.692-07:002011-04-22T09:16:16.692-07:00The vineyard, as the forest, put oxygen in the atm...The vineyard, as the forest, put oxygen in the atmosphere. Oil SUFFOCATES us.<br />Fabrizia<br />con traduzione di GinevraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-41787428869743392322011-04-22T06:53:34.264-07:002011-04-22T06:53:34.264-07:00OK, I get it. You want to be able to drive your c...OK, I get it. You want to be able to drive your cars, heat your homes, power your appliances, etc. BUT, only so long as the energy source that powers them comes from somewhere else! Surely you see the hypocrisy of that position? Unfortunately, God put the oil and gas wherever He pleased, and we have to produce it from wherever it is! Oil companies don't like that any better than you do!<br /><br />But, please, be rational. Oil companies are not evil. But there are a few evil people in the oil companies. This is true of every business. I only ask that you stop generalizing and be rational. If oil companies are evil, then surely oil and gas are evil also? So stop using them! France relies 90% on your nuclear power. Is that better!???!@!<br /><br />I''m done. I leave you to your stubborn Abruzzo-ness! You enjoy my oil and gas, I enjoy your wines! See, we do agree on something!-)Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178400672855704278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-3134486192783654782011-04-22T05:43:07.916-07:002011-04-22T05:43:07.916-07:00@Mike: look what the oil industry has done to your...@Mike: look what the oil industry has done to your brain. Poor man.<br /><br />Why don't you let us decide what to do with our forest ? If we want wine, that's our choice, you take care of your backyard, we take care of ours.<br /><br />Call it NIMBY or whatever you want, we like it this way and if we all take care of our backyard, then it is going to be a better world. <br /><br />As for the children in Africa, why don't you let the oil companies take care of them ? So far, when they work in Africa all they bring is corruption and destruction. I am sure you know what happens in Nigeria, you know what gas flaring is and you know, you guys have polluted the food chain. <br /><br />So stop lecturing us.<br /><br />What happens Mike, have you lost some money beacuse of "our work" in Abruzzo ? So far, oil companies that tried to do business here had to pack and leave. We have defeated all of them - do you want to be the next one ?<br /><br />Problem is, they lie to investors. While they tell everything is fine, they have to fight us in the legal system. And guess what, so far they have lost all the battles. And I bet with you nothing is going to change, it's actually going to get worse.<br /><br />Abruzzo-Molise-Puglia are now joining forces, and in south Adriatic their are being challengrd everywhere. So be our guest, why don't you come and enjoy the show ?<br /><br />So if you don't know Molise and Puglia, take a map, but a real one that shows actual people, town, villages and buildings, not the ones from the oil industry showing only pipes and wells. Study and learn about us, who we are, where we come from, and maybe you will understand where we want to go.<br /><br />Mike, Abruzzo is a losing battle for the oil industry. Don't waste your money and time. <br /><br />And let me tell you something about Abruzzo that you will never find in reports from the oil industry, the best word to describe us is: stubburn. Now you know !wanadobeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275891656771709271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-54967119528483448832011-04-22T05:07:42.228-07:002011-04-22T05:07:42.228-07:00By the way... I forgot to ask... Why do you claim...By the way... I forgot to ask... Why do you claim the vineyards in France to be your own when you live in California? What gives you the right to speak for France and its people? California is on the verge of energy collapse. Is that what you want for France...the land of huge windmills!? Those things are far worse an eyesore than any oil and gas activities. U-G-L-Y!!! And they are everywhere, because of California get-rich-quickers!Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178400672855704278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-67946405346358417152011-04-22T05:02:01.206-07:002011-04-22T05:02:01.206-07:00Good point! You own that land, and the vineyards....Good point! You own that land, and the vineyards. But, France owns the minerals underneath your land. So, it is an issue for France to decide. That is my point. Your personal attack against the "evil" oil companies is misplaced! There is nothing evil about the oil business. It is a business, with its own environmental impact, just like your vineyards! Virtually all of the hype that is put forth about gas shales and fracking is just that: hype. Truth is, you just don't want anyone doing anything to impact what you have built. You like it the way it is! Fair enough! So, take your case to the French government, who must decide the rules and laws. You make your case. The oil and gas business will make its case. What the French government is doing now is breaking its own laws. But, to call anyone "evil", and to make personal attacks against people you don't know or even confront, just because they are doing what is legal and good business, is fanatical and unjustified.Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178400672855704278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-4712465153943862012011-04-22T01:11:59.592-07:002011-04-22T01:11:59.592-07:00"I would say that all women are bad because y..."I would say that all women are bad because you are so fanatical"...<br />MAKE, not only you're insane , but also male chauvinist, best not comment about your ramblings. IlariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-10538197193541512412011-04-22T00:47:31.741-07:002011-04-22T00:47:31.741-07:00Primo punto: se noi abruzzesi abbiamo commesso &qu...Primo punto: se noi abruzzesi abbiamo commesso "l'errore" di togliere quercie per le vigne lo abbiamo fatto a casa nostra, nel territorio dove viviamo e se ci fossero conseguenze da pagare ne rispondiamo in prima persona;<br />Secondo punto: emerito genio ti sfugge alla grande una cosa fondamentale: le vigne sono sempre PIANTE e non emettono nè IDROGENO SOLFORATO nè tantomeno agenti chimici inquinanti TOSSICI E DANNOSI.<br />Terzo punto: SEI MAI STATO IN ABRUZZO? HAI UNA VAGA IDEA DI COSA STAI PARLANDO?SEI COMPETENTE ALMENO IN MATERIA DI PETROLIO? SAI O NO LE CONSEGUENZE CHE TALI STABILIMENTI COMPORTANO SUI LUOGHI E SULLE PERSONE?I TUOI COMPAESANI SONO AL CORRENTE DI QUESTO TUO PERICOLOSO PUNTO DI VISTA? Secondo la tua logica se nel tuo Paese c'è almeno una sola struttura inquinante, di qualsiasi tipo, può tranquillamente diventare la pattumiera del mondo e chi più ne ha più ne metta...<br />Inoltre il tuo ragionamento, di puro tornaconto, ha una logica da prima elementare. Dimentichi che i confini degli stati, delle regioni, delle città sono solo segni su una palla di plastica chiamata mappamondo: la TERRA E' UNA E UNICA, ed è la sola nostra fonte di vita. <br />Ps: l'unico suggerimento che avremmo accolto volentieri sarebbe stato di rinvigorire le zone boschive con piante autoctone.<br />Elga.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-38687698270384420682011-04-21T16:01:26.041-07:002011-04-21T16:01:26.041-07:00Oil man mike - it so happens that those vineyards ...Oil man mike - it so happens that those vineyards belong to the people of Abruzzo, not to you.<br /><br />So, if you prefer forests, go drill your forests - be my guest!- but leave our vineyards alone.<br /><br />We like our vineyards just the way they are. <br /><br />But all this is moot. There is a law right now that forbids drilling in Abruzzo, and you will not find ONE politician who agrees to it.<br /><br />Tough luck for you and your "evil" oil company buddies.<br /><br />And yes, they are evil.maria ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473397572265206589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-20496419872922806832011-04-21T15:51:28.631-07:002011-04-21T15:51:28.631-07:00Questo e' matto.Questo e' matto.maria ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473397572265206589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-20948081130127199952011-04-21T15:44:47.766-07:002011-04-21T15:44:47.766-07:00Ha! See, it is all a matter of perspective. I pr...Ha! See, it is all a matter of perspective. I prefer forests. You cut all the forests down for vineyards. In your perspective, the vineyards are an acceptable change to the environment. BUT, they are MAN-MADE and destroyed the existing ecosystem. Oil and gas operations are FAR LESS destructive, impacting only an area of a couple of acres, and then only for a short while. Please check your facts before you go ballistic!Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178400672855704278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-85963114269652986782011-04-21T09:20:27.695-07:002011-04-21T09:20:27.695-07:00Ugly wines? You must be insane.Ugly wines? You must be insane.maria ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473397572265206589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276848685058695594.post-16166533736090830622011-04-21T04:51:20.383-07:002011-04-21T04:51:20.383-07:00"Evil hands"!!?? I know people that wor..."Evil hands"!!?? I know people that work for those companies. They are normal, caring people like you and me...always working to make oil and gas operations safe and to accomodate the real needs of the people who live in the areas of operations. ALL industries impact the neighborhoods around them! Look at the wine industry...vast areas of cleared land with row upon row of ugly vines and sticks. That is far worse, and causes erosion, etc. There is a cost to "civilization", and we scar the land with all that we do. If you have genuine concerns, instead of fanatical, overly generalized and sweeping complaints, then bring them forward, one by one!! To speak like you, I would say that all women are bad because you are so fanatical. I hope not true!@!Diggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178400672855704278noreply@blogger.com